WorkGraphic Design

When I'm a Dad: A charming children's book to inspire future fathers

Lincoln-based graphic designer Tom Anders Watkins has created his own book called When I'm a Dad, to inspire himself and future fathers about the awesome things a dad can do for his children.

Written By:
Hands holding open Tom Anders Watkins' When I'm a Dad book, displaying a pop-up monster illustration with the text "Monsters under the bed won't survive long

Whether it's tackling those scary monsters hiding under the bed, allowing their children to climb as high as they want or cycling at night to show them the stars, this book is a personal project that will melt even the coldest hearts. Beautifully written and illustrated, you can see more of the project on its dedicated website at www.whenimadad.com.

Via direct submission

Hands holding a white card printed with the text "WHEN I'M A DAD..." in dark grey lettering
Open pages from When I'm a Dad showing a desert scene with a cactus and a car, with text reading "I'll teach you to drive as soon as your hands reach the wheel
Hands holding open a spread from When I'm a Dad showing an illustration of a sailing ship silhouetted against blue waves and moonlight, with text reading "Bath time will be extraordinary
Colourful illustration of a father and child riding a bicycle together, from the children's book When I'm a Dad by Tom Anders Watkins
Open spread of When I'm a Dad book showing a rocket in space with text "Our garden rocket will fly higher than next door's" and a colourful rainbow gradient on the right page
Two hands hold open a children's book spread showing yellow and blue illustration with text reading "When you're climbing, I'll never say 'That's high enough'
An open spread from When I'm a Dad showing an illustration of a figure on a bicycle riding at night under a starlit sky on a purple background
Hands holding open When I'm a Dad book showing illustrated pages with mountains and landscape scene in soft pastels
Hands holding open a dark illustrated spread from When I'm a Dad showing a forest silhouette with a glowing campfire and the text "We will tell stories around campfires
Hand holding open When I'm a Dad book showing pages with dark teal mountain shapes against soft gradient backgrounds in greens and blues
Hands holding open Tom Anders Watkins' When I'm a Dad book, displaying colourful illustrated pages with vibrant geometric designs and text about parenting moments
Two hands holding open When I'm a Dad book, revealing the back cover with text reading "Our feet will explore the ground
Share

Further Reading